Bon Iver Releases New Album Today

20th June 2011

“Bon Iver possesses all of the austere beauty and understated emotiveness of it’s predecessor” - 5/5 Uncut“Flawless right up to its conclusion” – 9.5 Pitchfork, Best New Music“If his last album struck a chord, this one strikes dozens” - 5/5 Time Out“5/5” - The Sun“Bon Iver remains rooted in the emotional sincerity that made Vernon’s debut so mesmerizing” - 5/5 The Independent“Our love intensifies” - 5/5 The Guardian"5/5" - Evening Standard

Painstakingly crafted over three years, the album was recorded and mixed at April Base Studios, a former veterinarian's clinic in Fall Creek, WI, converted into a recording studio by Vernon and his brother. Bon Iver regulars Sean Carey, Mike Noyce and Matt McCaughan contributed vocals, drums and production; Rob Moose (Antony and the Johnsons, The National) helped with arranging and strings; and Jim Schoenecker and Tom Wincek provided processing. The album also features the pedal steel of Greg Leisz (Lucinda Williams, Bill Frisell) and a horn section including Colin Stetson (Tom Waits, Arcade Fire), Mike Lewis (Andrew Bird, Happy Apple), and C.J. Camerieri (Rufus Wainwright, Sufjan Stevens).

Bon Iver have also confirmed their first UK and European tour dates since 2009. For the shows, Justin Vernon will perform with an 8-piece band that includes many musicians who contributed to the new record. The touring band will consist of regular Bon Iver contributors Sean Carey (drums, piano), Mike Noyce and Matt McCaughan as well as Rob Moose on violin and guitar Mike Lewis on bass and a horn section including Reginald Pace, Colin Stetson, and C.J. Camerieri. Below is a full list of dates